Minnesota Sheltie Rescue (MNSR) is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization.
Since 2003, MNSR has assisted over 950 Shelties in need!
We are an all-volunteer foster-based rescue. The dogs in our program live with families in temporary foster homes while they await adoption. We do not have a central shelter. All dogs in our program are fully vetted prior to adoption, including spay/neuter, vaccinations, dental, microchip, and other veterinary care they may require.
We work with animal shelters that have Shelties in need, allowing them to provide a spot for another waiting dog. Shelties often do not present well in a shelter environment. When families are faced with surrendering their Sheltie, we assist in connecting them with resources that may allow them to keep the Sheltie or, when we have available foster homes, we can bring the dog into rescue.
Shelties from impound or shelters facing a questionable future are given highest priority, while families looking to surrender their dog may be asked to keep the dog until we have an available foster or adoptive home. We obtain legal relinquishment forms (shelter release, owner surrender) and as much information related to temperament and health history as possible. We will attempt to contact the breeder when a Sheltie is surrendered with breeder information.
Please see our Frequently Asked Questions page for additional information.
Minnesota Sheltie Rescue Reunion April 19th, 2025!
We are excited to welcome adopters, volunteers, supporters, donors, Sheltie lovers and community members to our FREE event from 11:30-3:00 on Saturday, April 19th, 2025 at
Twin Cities Obedience Training Club, 2101 Broadway Street NE in Minneapolis. Featuring local businesses:
Pet-Taxicab for your Sheltie transportation needs, gourmet popcorn from
Redmon’s Popcorn, fresh-baked ruff cakes, doggy donuts, and pumpkin bones from
Must Be Ruff, learn about animal massage, pet sitting and more from
Paws Massage & Pet Sitting, peruse a huge variety of silent auction items, get your Sheltie’s nails trimmed with Deb Molin of Personal Touch Pet Grooming, play Sheltie games, join the parade of rescues, plus selfie booth, lunch, merchandise, dog bed quilts, and each attendee will get a FREEBIE Sheltie bag! Free onsite parking. You are welcome to attend with your leashed dog or by yourself. Everyone is invited! You do not need to be affiliated with the rescue or have a Sheltie to attend. Volunteers needed to help for an hour with a variety of tasks. RSVP to attend the event, or let us know if you can help:
jmbell@fastmail.net.
Minnesota Sheltie Rescue Reunion April 20th, 2024!
We are excited to welcome adopters, volunteers, supporters, donors, Sheltie lovers and community members to our FREE event from 11:30-3:00 on Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at
Twin Cities Obedience Training Club, 2101 Broadway Street NE in Minneapolis. Featuring local businesses:
Pet-Taxicab for your Sheltie transportation needs, gourmet popcorn from
Redmon’s Popcorn, hand-painted customized items from
Fluffy Butts Stuff, fresh-baked ruff cakes, doggy donuts, and pumpkin bones from
Must Be Ruff, learn about Reiki, animal communication, animal massage, and pet hospice from
Animal Intuition, a huge variety of silent auction items, games and a parade, selfie booth, lunch, shop for T-shirts, dog bed quilts and fleece crate pads, and each attendee will get a FREEBIE Sheltie bag! Free onsite parking. You are welcome to attend with your leashed dog or by yourself. Everyone is invited! You do not need to have a Sheltie to attend. Volunteers needed to help for an hour with a variety of tasks. RSVP to attend the event, or let us know if you can help:
jmbell@fastmail.net.
Thank you for your generosity on Give to the Max Day 2023!
Our hearts are overflowing with gratitude. On November 16th, 2023 you joined together to raise almost $35,000 for Minnesota Sheltie Rescue foster Shelties. We are deeply touched by your kind comments and your generosity for Shelties in need! We could not do what we do without your donations, and we are humbled and grateful for your support.
Your donations make a big impact on our ability to care for foster, long-term and special needs Shelties. Thank you to each donor and to those who matched donations! Thank you to MNSR volunteers for all the hard work. Thank you for supporting MNSR with your time, resources and encouragement. You make a difference in the lives of rescue Shelties, and we're tremendously grateful and honored to do this work alongside you.
Minnesota Sheltie Rescue Reunion September 23rd, 2023!
We are excited to welcome adopters, volunteers, supporters, donors, Sheltie lovers and community members to our FREE event from 11:30-3:00 on Saturday, September 23rd, 2023 at
Twin Cities Obedience Training Club, 2101 Broadway Street NE in Minneapolis. Featured local businesses: cute bandannas & onesies from
Nyla In The Clouds, small batch gluten-free dog treats from
Treat Wag-n, meet
Pet-Taxicab for your Sheltie transportation needs, Snuffle mats and Sheltie decals from
Beyond the Q Dog Sports, book signing with
Tricia Frey, author of the new children’s book Sheldon’s Journey and of River Love: the true story of a wayward Sheltie, a woman and a magical place called Rivershire, gourmet popcorn from
Redmon’s Popcorn, a huge variety of silent auction items, raffle for a handmade Sheltie quilt, dog nail trims with Deb Molin of Personal Touch Pet Grooming, games and a parade, selfie booth, lunch, shop for T-shirts, dog bed quilts and fleece crate pads, and each attendee will get a FREEBIE Sheltie bag to commemorate our 20 years of rescue! Free onsite parking. You are welcome to attend with your leashed dog or by yourself. Everyone is welcome! RSVP to
jmbell@fastmail.net.
Minnesota Sheltie Rescue in the News!
Sheltie Rescue Nearing 1K Dogs Placed
